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Head Genealogy & History

Head is an English surname that comes from the Old English heafod, Middle English heaved, meaning head. It was used as a nickname for a village leader or wise man, though it may also have an entirely different origin, from the Old English heaford, meaning river mouth and used for people living near one. Head family history begins with Ralph Heued, noted in the Pipe Rolls of Norfolk in 1166. Well-known members of Head genealogy include British actor Anthony Head and his brother musician Murray Head, prominent English neurologist Henry Head, and costume designer Edith Head, who won 8 Academy awards.